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Published: November, 2010

First settled in 1624, Chelsea, Massachusetts was a part of greater Boston before it was incorporated in 1739. It was also known as "Winnisimmet," an Indian name that refers to a nearby spring. Today, Chelsea is the smallest independent city in the greater Boston metropolitan area and Suffolk County, at less than 2 square miles.

The U.S. Census of 2000 reported 35,080 people in Chelsea, with a household median income of $30,161, lower than the national average income of $41,994. In the early 1990s, Chelsea underwent a significant economic decline, losing much of its employment base to nearby Boston. The exodus was particularly among younger workers.

In late 1991, the city had to rely on assistance from the State of Massachusetts. Voters helped to steady the ship the following year with a charter referendum that changed the form of government to a city manager model. Under the charter, citizens have broad access to the government, holding it in strict accountability. For example, under the charter, the City is held accountable for maintaining an open operating budget and must provide strict financial forecasting and capital planning, or officials face voter recall initiatives. Subsequently, Chelsea recovered from its tailspin. Today, Chelsea's top employers include:
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Signature Breads, Inc.
  • Roca, Inc.
  • Metropolitan Credit Union
  • North Suffolk Mental Health

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Health Training Center

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Advance your career with Health Training Center.

Campus Locations:
  • Lynn
Programs:
  • Cardio-Phlebotomy
  • Medical Billing & Coding
University of Phoenix

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At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Campus Locations:
  • Burlington
  • Braintree
  • Online
  • Westborough
Programs:
  • B.S. in Business/Public Sector
  • M.A. in Education/Curriculum and Instruction - Reading
American Career Institute

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Get the hands-on training you need for some of today's most popular jobs at American Career Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Cambridge
  • Woburn
Programs:
  • Digital Multimedia Design
  • Dental Assisting
Kaplan Career Institute

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Give yourself a competitive edge with a degree from ICM School of Business & Medical Careers.

Campus Locations:
  • Charlestown
Programs:
  • Diploma: Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Service Technician
  • Diploma: Electrician
Cortiva Institute

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Cortiva Institute School of Massage Therapy's innovative program will help you learn the art of massage therapy and introduce you to a range of career opportunities.

Campus Locations:
  • Watertown
Programs:
  • Massage Therapy Program
The Salter School

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Jumpstart a career in medical services or technology at the Salter School.

Campus Locations:
  • Malden
Programs:
  • Professional Medical Assistant
  • Paralegal
Everest Institute

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Reach your career goals with a degree or diploma from Everest Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Chelsea
Programs:
  • Medical General
  • Medical Administrative Assistant (Diploma)
Lincoln Technical Institute

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Get the career training you need to succeed at Lincoln Technical Institute.

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Campus Locations:
  • Somerville
Programs:
  • Medical Administration
  • Criminal Justice
Full Sail University - Online

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Learning at Full Sail University has always centered around interaction and the exchange of ideas. Our online curriculum fully embraces this philosophy.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Game Art, Bachelor of Science (Online)
  • Education Media Design & Technology, Master of Science (Online)
South University Online

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South University offers excellence in education, online convenience, and more than 100 years of tradition.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Psychology (BA)
  • Business Administration (AS)